Sophisticated French Colonial country estate just 60 miles from Manhattan. This exceptional 5,449 square foot home is beautifully sited on a private, level 4 acre interior lot with specimen plantings, mature flowering trees, a formal garden with fountain, and stone walls. The well proportioned, open floor plan is ideal for entertaining and everyday living. A large and welcoming entry hall leads to an expansive step-down living room with fireplace and multiple glass doors to the stone terrace and breathtaking views of the property. Formal dining room, cook's kitchen with oversized dining area open to the step-down family room with fireplace and French doors to the terrace, and library/office/5th bedroom with built-ins and en-suite full bath complete the main floor. The 2nd floor includes the primary bedroom suite with spacious bath, 2 walk-in closets and a dressing room/office, plus 3 additional en-suite bedrooms and a playroom/exercise room. Additional features include front and back stairs, 2nd floor and LL laundry facilities, walk-in pantry closet, whole house generator, 400 amp electrical service, and room for a pool and tennis court. Redding is known for its award winning schools, two approximately 600 acre parks, countless hiking trails and waterfalls, the Mark Twain Library, the Redding Country Club and the New Pond Farm Education Center. This elegant home is convenient to schools, shopping, and public transportation.